Business Manager - Risk, Compliance and Legal (7 Months Fixed Contract)

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

This is a fixed term maternity cover responsible for maintaining continuity across RCL’s strategic, governance and business management agenda. As a key member of the RCL Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role coordinates cross-functional priorities, supports effective governance and ensures critical initiatives, management actions and functional deliverables remain on track.

1. Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Support the CRO and RCL SLT to develop and execute key priorities, plans and KPIs in line with Eastpring’s organisational goals.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance risk governance, operational resilience and business performance.

• Drive innovation and analytics within RCL, identifying opportunities for transformation and process efficiencies.

• Lead functional communications by driving channels for open forums and dialogue across RCL.

2. Operations & Governance

• Manage the RCL SLT governance rhythm, including agenda planning, preparation of materials, action tracking and follow-through.

• Coordinate the preparation of Board papers, executive communications, etc.

• Ensure material issues and decisions are escalated to the CRO and RCL SLT in a timely manner.

• Deliver ad-hoc projects, acting on behalf of the CRO and RCL SLT.

• Represent RCL function in forums such as Committees, projects and cross-functional meetings.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• More than 10 years in similar or mix of relevant roles.

• At least 5 years’ experience in asset management, is highly desirable.

• Proactive, delivery focused and consultative in style.

• Proven track record of leading projects and other key functional initiatives to successful completion.

• Ability to detect and anticipate issues and deal confidently and efficiently with them.

• Ability to manage and drive projects, including cross-functional and cross-LBU projects, with competing priorities.

• Diplomatic and open in resolving areas of conflict.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across the organisation.

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.